Biography

My background is primarily in Accident and Emergency and Surgical Nursing.  I have worked in a number of acute hospitals both in the U.K and in New Zealand.   I have had an active role in supporting and developing student nurses throughout my career and made the transition to Higher Education in 2010.  

Research Interests

SHA Funded Project 2010 - 2012: The implementation of a service improvement initiative within University of Bedfordshire’s pre-registration nursing curriculum.

Action research project (2012). Engaging student nurses in self-assessment and OSCE performance – value and application to practice: an action research project.

Publications

Jones, R. (2012) Reflecting on the transition from practice to education: the journey to becoming and effective teacher in higher education. Journal of Pedagogical Development  due to be published in July 2012.

Jones, R., in press (2012) Book review of: Transforming Nursing Practice: Nursing in Partnership with Patients and Carers, A. Reed. Learning Matters, Exeter Nurse Education in Practice DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2011.03.031.

Unpublished research reports

Baillie, L., Bromley, B., Jones, R., Mhlanga, F., Walker, M. (2012) The implementation of a service improvement initiative within University of Bedfordshire’s pre-registration nursing curriculum. A report for South Central SHA and East of England SHA.

Teaching

Teach across all professional preparation child field modules. Specialist interests in service improvement and simulated practice.

Departmental Duties

Personal Tutor
Module Leader –     Practice Module 2 (2008 Curriculum)
                                Meeting the Needs of the Unwell Child (2012 Curriculum)

Due to complete PgCERT in Academic Practice July 2012.